 Benjamin Franklin Lewis II
Sunrise: October 6, 1946
Sunset: October 25, 2020
“It is well, it is well, with my soul”
The Lewis, Wheaton, Otto, Marshall, Liberty, Peabody, Rose, & Hoff families regret to announce the death of their beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Cousin; Benjamin Franklin Lewis who went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2020.
Mr. Benjamin Franklin Lewis II was preceded in death by his parents James Henry Lewis & Evangeline Elizabeth Wheaton Dillon.
He leaves behind his darling wife and faithful partner of forty-nine plus years, Rose Aba Otto Lewis; his children Robena Lewis Vincent (Solomon), Benjamin Franklin Lewis III, Evica Lewis Sillah (Baba), Benlina Jones (Brent) and Denise Aba Lewis and his beloved grandchildren. He also leaves behind his siblings, Hannah James, Adelaide Cassell, Richard Bright Jr. (BIL), Myra Lewis Morris, Victoria Lewis Morris, James H. Lewis Jr., Winifred E. Lewis, Earner J. Lewis, E. Tyson Lewis, Vashti Lewis Kekula (Gyah), Eric Lewis, Johnetta Minor, Alfred Minor and Viola Taylor. His predeceased siblings include Elaine Lewis Bright, Ellen Dillon Caesar, Lucy Dolly Sherman and J.H. Lewis. He will be missed by countless cousins, nieces, nephews and friends in Liberia and the USA. His life touched many and we all mourn his loss.
Funeral Arrangements:
Wake:
Friday, November 20th,2020
Time: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Brookdale Christian Center
6030 Xerxes Ave N
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Funeral Service
Saturday, November 21st, 2020
Viewing
Time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Service
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Brookdale Christian Center
6030 Xerxes Ave N
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Interment
Washburn- McReavy Crystal Lake
3816 Penn Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN, 55422
Repast
Crystal Community Center
4800 Douglas Dr. N
Minneapolis, MN 55429
Lodging
Please mentioned “Lewis Family Blocked” for discounted rate
Lodging Contact:
Erashey Crisler ( Granddaughter) – (763) 248-8491
Rhesa Otto ( Niece) – (612) 644-2249
Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resorts
3131 Campus Dr.
Plymouth, MN 55441
(763) 559-6600
Room Rates: $89 + tax, 10-15 Rooms Available
Residence Inn
2750 Annapolis Circle
Plymouth, MN 55441
(763) 577-1600
Room Rates: Studio (7 Available)-- $89 + tax, 1 Bedroom (King Size, 7 Available)--$99 + tax
Courtyard Marriott
Maple Grove & Abor Lakes
11871 Fountains Way
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763) 425-5355 Room Rates: $85 + taxes, 10 rooms available
*Please Note*
Due to the present COVID -19 pandemic, the wake, funeral service and repast attendance will be restricted in adherence to the social-distancing guidelines and measures.
*Livestream link of the event will be provided*
* We understand that due to Covid 19 measurements, many of you won't be in attendance at the Homegoing Celebration service. If you have a tribute that you would like read at the wake, please email it to robenavincent@gmail.com. Thanks
Memorial may be sent to
Robena Lewis Vincent (Daughter)
Via Zelle (571) 776- 6306
Via CashApp (571) 776 -6306
Niki Love ( Niece)
Via CashApp - $NikiBrightLove
Cards may be mailed to:
Robena Vincent
5139 Oak Grove Pkwy
Brooklyn Park, MN
55443
Contacts:
Robena Lewis Vincent (Daughter) (571)776-6306
Bennie Perkins (612) 810-6779
Benlina Jones (Daughter) (609) 672-9924
Rhonda James Dunbar (Niece) (612) 309-1421
Earner Lewis (Sister) (919) 771-7167
E. Tyson Lewis (Brother) (980) 833-5900
Charles Lewis (Cousin) (609) 509-7793
Winifred Lewis (Sister) (919) 798- 8642
Somo Bishop (Cousin) (443) 514 -5106
Liberia Contacts
Ben Lewis (Son) +231886515187
Cora Elizabeth Taylor (Cousin) +231 886539128
Thanks for the calls, prayers, words of encouragement and contributions during this time.
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